Borden, Barrie & Surrounding Area

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:38 am

I was just wondering if there were any forum members that live around Borden Ont. I am going to CFB Borden for a 5 1/2 week course and I while I there I would like to get together with some other members of the forum. We could go for a coffee and talk about crossbows and hunting. I will be there from the 17 April to the 26 May.

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:37 pm

Without the regs right in front of me, I do not know if non-residents can hunt turkey in Ontario. But if they can you would be here when turkey season is open! So you may be able to do more than talk about hunting!

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:14 pm

That would be nice, that is a dream of mine to hunt turkeys. We do not have any here on Vancouver Island but I have to admit I read everything I can about them. I think turkeys would be such a challenge. I wouldn't mine just getting a chance to get into the woods to see them.

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:16 pm

There are plenty of turkey around Borden. You should be able to see some for sure!!

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:20 pm

That would be great. I was planing to do some bear hunting at the end of April with my hunting buddy but ended up having to go on this course. I would sooner do this course now for the next one is this fall and I don't want to miss moose season.

Shakky · Post by **Shakky** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:35 pm

You would have to take the turkey course but yes a non-resident can hunt turkey in Ontario.

LoneWolf · Post by **LoneWolf** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:39 pm

Yes, non-residents are allowed to hunt turkeys in Ontario, providing they have passed the turkey course and have purchased their non-resident's small-game and turkey licenses.

It's too bad you weren't gonna be within the Ottawa area Maritimer, I would have taken you out to try and get you a bird. But I'm still learning myself about turkey hunting...

LoneWolf · Post by **LoneWolf** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:42 pm

Sorry about that, Shakky... I guess I was typing at the same time as you.

Maritimer, of course it would have to be before may 1st cause after that date I'm gone...

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:13 pm

Thank you very much for the offer LoneWolf but maybe I can get a rain check. The next time Im in Ottawa I will have to look you up for it would be nice to meet someone else that hunts with a crossbow. I think I am the only one around here that hunts with one, as soon as I get my wife the Phonix then there will be two.

Adrian J Hare · Post by **Adrian J Hare** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 10:15 pm

I just happen to live about 15minutes from Borden. If you had the course , I hunt turkeys all season long. maybe I could get you out just to watch a hunt and see if you like it

...BT

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:43 pm

Adrian J Hare I have not had the course, but I would really like to get a chance to meet someone from the forum. I would love just to get out in the woods, but to actually watch someone hunt turkeys that would be a bonus.

Adrian J Hare · Post by **Adrian J Hare** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:35 am

Maritimer , I sent you a PM and then thought of this,,,,

April 22-23 in Oshawa
May 7 in Toronto

they are holding a Turkey hunting Corse and it would be in your best interest to try and get to one of these. After you take it , you'll never have to take it again. You can then put a smacking on one of these Ontario Toms. The number to reserve a spot at one of these corses is 705- 748-6324

This is the hardest thing for Non Res to get as most have to travel to Ontario to get it , you are all ready here

...BT

LoneWolf · Post by **LoneWolf** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:39 am

There you go, Maritimer!

You're all set!...

You can't ask for a better turkey guide!....

This man can talk to turkeys!....

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:40 am

Adrian J Hare thanks for the PM, looking forward to meeting you.

xbowking · Post by **xbowking** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 7:10 pm

hi Maritimer i live about a half hour from Borden ,in Innisfil , i have met Adrian a couple of times you should jump all over this oppertunity, he is a great guy and a legendary turkey hunter, you will be hunting with one of the best , even if u cant get into one of the courses , go on a hunt and watch you will love it . happy hunting.